Janice Beard (also known as Janice Beard 45 WPM), is a 1999 film directed by Clare Kilner. It stars Eileen Walsh, Rhys Ifans and Patsy Kensit. It was nominated for awards in 1999, 2000 and 2002.
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Plot
Janice Beard is a Scottish woman who moves to London in hopes of making enough money to treat her mother's agoraphobia. She lands a job at Kendon Motors, which is working on a new automobile. The movie centers on her relationship with co-worker Sean who is actually an industrial saboteur intent on thwarting Kendon's new car.
Cast
Eileen Walsh as Janice Beard
Rhys Ifans as Sean
Patsy Kensit as Julia
Sandra Voe as Mimi
David O'Hara as O'Brien
Frances Grey as Violet
Zita Sattar as Jane
Amelia Curtis as June
Mossie Smith as Dolores
Eddie Marsan as Mr. Tense
Perry Fenwick as Mr. Button
Reception
Stephen Holden described the film as "whimsical" and "quirky" and admired its depiction of corporate life "at the bottom of the ladder".